New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-10
MIR. BELMoNTs DILAToRY COMMITTEE.

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CLEVELAND SAID TO FAVOR THE HOUSE BILL.
WASHINGTON. Feb. CSpeciaD.-It is understood that
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ready report its dattons 10 regard Re-
taation bill uui next week The Senate bill was 70
ferred to the House Committee than ago
ard immediately referred to q subcommittee OF
which Mr. Belmont is chairman. 30 far DO a.
certaned regular meeting Of the ub-c0rmtse has
been called, although is understood that Demo
cratic members have conferred together. Besides the
written suggestions and advice which they have received
from Secretary Manning and Third Assistant Secretary
Moore, Chairman Belmont and his Democratic colleague
Is understood have enjoyed tie benefit Of several per-
sona consultations with the President and Mr. Bsyard
both of have been assured that the House Commit
tee Is anxious to DO nothing which may smbarrass tae
Administration" There Is douot that tie President
and Chairman Belmont are IN hearty accord and thas
the latter will exert all his influence IN committee in
favor OF the adoption Of the socaed Belmont bil as
amended by Mr.. Mnning. This b 1t Is said the Prss
dent prefers for the reason that II Is more explicit and
the senate by unanimous vote IL snoud he addss
however, that Mr. Cleveland did not In terms commit
Mr. Rice, Of Massachusetts, ia the Republican member
OF the subcommittee, but he does not teem to he
Is known that he Is inclined to favor senate
BIN s probable tn, the Democratic memSsE' Prefer
arguments or suggestion. from him is now regarded
time ami il nothing shall occur in the eanms to pre-.
vent such speedy action he will lay the Retaliation bill
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Seventeen days Of the session will then remain.
THE FEE SYSTEM NOT TO BE ABOLISHED.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 0 (Speeiap.-The House to-day again
considered the bto substitute salaries for fees for United
States marshals, attorneys and commissioners Mr.
Rogers OF Arkansas spoke earnestly against the BILL the
author OF whchMr Springerhe declared ought to deny
the paternity OF the measure. Mr. Rogers Is Democrat,
but lie spare his party friends who advocated tho
bill He especially severe on Eustace Gibson, OF
West Virginia. who insnuated that Mr. Rogerss opposi
ton was due fact that the BILL II enacted might
reduce the compensation OF officer In whom he was
Interested" pet officer was Mr.. Gbsons phrase. Mt.
Rogers proceeded point the garng Inequalities and
Inconsistencies OF the bin and read from statement
showing the earnings Of the different officers fee
basis compared with the salaries proposed After
reading a number OF examples he intlmated that
which he had omitted-a dstrictattorneys Office in yIr
ginia-exbbitcd the inequality IN more marked degree
than any which he had mentioned Mt. Gibson under;
by CatIett Gibson brother of the West Virginia Con-
gressman He also understood Mr. Rogers when no con-
graduated Mr. Gibsons constituent on the tact hat they
have chosen another 10 represent them In the Lh
Congress- The bill went without action III Will NOS
become law at this session.
| HOW THE TOBACCO TAX NIGHT BE REDUCED
WASHINGTON, Feb (Speciab. Congressman Burlegh.
who has been investigating the matter expresses tho
opinion that the Senate may send bill to the House
which will give majority OF that body an opportunity 70
vote for repeal OF tho internal taxes on tobacco Tho
bill in question Is one which passed the House at the last
session 1t authorizes the establishment Of export obac
co manufactures and drawback imported articles
used in manufacturing exported tobacco. The bill con-
ans provisions which clearly make II revenue measure
such the Senate may amend at its pressure me OIL
IL is that effort will be made 20 bring IL OUT
and pass with an amendment anonsnng a., Ha
will squarely confronted with the issue when IL mas
thus far eluded